About me
Hi, I'm Cami.
I picked up a racquet at four years old after watching Serena Williams play at the 2000 U.S. Open. Who knew that would turn into 20 years of competitive tennis? Today I'm a Mental Performance Coach and Personal Trainer, helping athletes train the part of the game you can't see.
Where it started
I knew how to hit the ball. I didn't know how to let a bad one go.
Before matches, my nerves ran the show. And when I hit a rough patch, I couldn't let it go. I'd replay the last fault while the next point was already starting.
The fix turned out to be small: feel the grip of the racquet, take a breath, and come back to the ball in front of me. That one habit changed the way I competed, and it's the first thing I teach the athletes I work with.
Why I do this
I know what it's like to feel stuck. I also know the way out.
I spent almost 10 years working in HR. Somewhere along the way I hit a wall. I felt like my work wasn't making a difference anymore.
What kept me going was movement. I played in adult volleyball, tennis and kickball leagues, and I started bringing friends to the gym who had never lifted before and showing them the ropes. Working on my mindset through all of it is what got me through.
That's why I went back for my Master's in Sport Psychology. The mental work carried me through the tough times, and I paired it with sports because that's where I first hit that mental wall, on the tennis court.
Now I get to help athletes get past theirs.
What I believe
When athletes learn how to manage their mind, everything else starts to follow.
Background
Master's in Sport Psychology
Years of competitive tennis, plus basketball and volleyball
Certified Personal Trainer (AAAI/ISMA), working with athletes every week
Psychology degree, University of Connecticut
In HR before making the switch
Currently working toward the Certified Mental Performance Consultant credential through AASP